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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.51 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.51 and 179.73 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.51 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.51 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.51 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 66,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,231.40/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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