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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.55, 338.72 and 172.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.55, 338.72 and 172.04 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.55 : 338.72 = 172.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.55/338.72 = 172.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.55x = 338.72 × 172.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.55x = 58,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,274.67/245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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