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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 338.76 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 338.76 and 180.24 is: 248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 338.76 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/338.76 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 338.76 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 61,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058.10/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.45

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