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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 339.15 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 339.15 and 179.36 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 339.15 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/339.15 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 339.15 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 60,830.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,830.19/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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