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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 367.77 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 367.77 and 173.45 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 367.77 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/367.77 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 367.77 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 63,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.71/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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