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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.18 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.18 and 171.66 is: 236.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.18 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.18 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.18 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 58,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,051.12/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.48

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