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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.27 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.27 and 171.68 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.27 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.27 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.27 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 58,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,071.64/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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