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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 339.27 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 339.27 and 182.76 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 339.27 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/339.27 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 339.27 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 62,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,005.82/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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