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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 339.27 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 339.27 and 172.14 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 339.27 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/339.27 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 339.27 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 58,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.94/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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