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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.30 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.30 and 173.51 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.30 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.30 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.30 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 63,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,902.87/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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