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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.91 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.91 and 173.25 is: 260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.91 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.91 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.91 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 63,913.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,913.66/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.03

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