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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.33, 368.01 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.33, 368.01 and 173.51 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.33 : 368.01 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.33/368.01 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.33x = 368.01 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.33x = 63,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,854.34/245.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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