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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 338.58 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 338.58 and 182.39 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 338.58 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/338.58 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 338.58 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 61,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,751.91/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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