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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 368.40 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 368.40 and 179.49 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 368.40 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/368.40 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 368.40 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 66,124.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,124.12/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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