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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 368.76 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 368.76 and 173.98 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 368.76 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/368.76 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 368.76 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 64,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,156.86/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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