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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 338.61 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 338.61 and 179.98 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 338.61 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/338.61 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 338.61 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 60,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,942.86/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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