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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.71 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.71 and 183.27 is: 252.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.71 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.71 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.71 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 62,075.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.38/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.71

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