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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 338.77 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 338.77 and 175.78 is: 242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 338.77 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/338.77 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 338.77 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 59,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,548.99/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.33

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