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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.76 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.76 and 171.72 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.76 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.76 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.76 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 58,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.87/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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