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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 339.18 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 339.18 and 171.36 is: 236.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 339.18 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/339.18 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 339.18 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 58,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121.24/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.29

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