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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 338.66 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 338.66 and 175.70 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 338.66 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/338.66 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 338.66 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 59,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,503.85/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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