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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.80 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.80 and 175.73 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.80 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.80 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.80 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 59,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,535.92/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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