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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 338.99 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 338.99 and 175.80 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 338.99 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/338.99 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 338.99 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 59,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,591.97/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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