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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.26 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.26 and 172.84 is: 258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.26 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.26 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.26 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 63,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,477.22/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.97

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