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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.82, 339.41 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.82, 339.41 and 172.24 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.82 : 339.41 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.82/339.41 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.82x = 339.41 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.82x = 58,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,460.19/245.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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