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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.19 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.19 and 172.07 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.19 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.19 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.19 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 58,364.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,364.84/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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