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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 367.89 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 367.89 and 176.59 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 367.89 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/367.89 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 367.89 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 64,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,965.70/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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