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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 338.39 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 338.39 and 171.56 is: 236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 338.39 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/338.39 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 338.39 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 58,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,052.28/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.50

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