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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 367.85 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 367.85 and 173.33 is: 259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 367.85 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/367.85 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 367.85 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 63,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,758.03/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.51

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