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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.06 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.06 and 173.40 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.06 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.06 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.06 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 63,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,821.60/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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