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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 338.82 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 338.82 and 175.92 is: 242.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 338.82 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/338.82 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 338.82 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 59,605.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,605.21/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.53

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