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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 367.36 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 367.36 and 173.08 is: 259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 367.36 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/367.36 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 367.36 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 63,582.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.67/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.35

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