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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 367.62 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 367.62 and 172.57 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 367.62 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/367.62 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 367.62 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 63,440.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,440.18/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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