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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 366.80 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 366.80 and 172.89 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 366.80 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/366.80 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 366.80 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 63,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,415.19/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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