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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 338.76 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 338.76 and 178.32 is: 245.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 338.76 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/338.76 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 338.76 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 60,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.68/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.98

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