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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 367.72 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 367.72 and 174.11 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 367.72 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/367.72 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 367.72 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 64,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,021.46/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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