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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 339.15 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 339.15 and 172.02 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 339.15 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/339.15 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 339.15 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 58,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,340.58/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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