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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.20 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.20 and 173.47 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.20 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.20 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.20 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 63,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871.65/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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