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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 339.39 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 339.39 and 180.46 is: 249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 339.39 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/339.39 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 339.39 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 61,246.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246.74/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.21

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