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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 339.20 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 339.20 and 171.12 is: 236.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 339.20 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/339.20 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 339.20 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 58,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043.90/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.24

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