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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 338.88 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 338.88 and 170.89 is: 235.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 338.88 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/338.88 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 338.88 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 57,911.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,911.20/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.92

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