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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.83 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.83 and 183.49 is: 253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.83 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.83 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.83 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 62,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171.92/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.10

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