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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 338.94 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 338.94 and 183.70 is: 253.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 338.94 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/338.94 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 338.94 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 62,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,262.43/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.45

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