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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 339.33 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 339.33 and 175.85 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 339.33 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/339.33 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 339.33 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 59,671.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,671.42/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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