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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 376.60 and 245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 376.60 and 245.17 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 376.60 = 245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/376.60 = 245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 376.60 × 245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 92,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,331.02/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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