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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.84 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.84 and 173.27 is: 259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.84 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.84 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.84 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 63,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,736.77/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.77

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