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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 338.94 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 338.94 and 183.53 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 338.94 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/338.94 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 338.94 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 62,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,204.60/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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