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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.78 and 172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.78 and 172.54 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.78 = 172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.78 = 172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.78 × 172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 58,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625.64/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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