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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 338.82 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 338.82 and 183.63 is: 253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 338.82 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/338.82 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 338.82 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 62,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,217.52/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.44

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