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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 339.05 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 339.05 and 180.29 is: 249.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 339.05 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/339.05 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 339.05 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 61,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128.62/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.04

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