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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.32 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.32 and 173.16 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.32 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.32 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.32 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 63,605.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605.13/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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