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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.36 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.36 and 183.44 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.36 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.36 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.36 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 62,068.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,068.76/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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