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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 338.79 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 338.79 and 171.92 is: 237.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 338.79 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/338.79 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 338.79 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 58,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.78/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.19

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