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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.30 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.30 and 172.32 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.30 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.30 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.30 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 63,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465.46/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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