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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.70 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.70 and 171.96 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.70 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.70 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.70 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 58,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,242.85/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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