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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.58 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.58 and 171.83 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.58 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.58 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.58 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 58,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,179.05/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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