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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.94 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.94 and 183.24 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.94 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.94 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.94 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 62,107.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,107.37/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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