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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.70 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.70 and 183.28 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.70 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.70 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.70 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 62,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,076.94/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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