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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 338.78 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 338.78 and 176.17 is: 242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 338.78 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/338.78 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 338.78 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 59,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,682.12/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.95

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