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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.54 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.54 and 173.11 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.54 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.54 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.54 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 63,624.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,624.85/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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