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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339.14 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339.14 and 172.27 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339.14 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339.14 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339.14 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 58,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,423.23/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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