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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.22 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.22 and 172.46 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.22 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.22 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.22 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 63,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,503.22/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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