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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.94 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.94 and 180.30 is: 248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.94 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.94 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.94 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 61,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,110.88/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.78

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