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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.12 and 173.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.12 and 173.85 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.12 = 173.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.12 = 173.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.12 × 173.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 63,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,994.95/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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