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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 338.70 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 338.70 and 172.02 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 338.70 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/338.70 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 338.70 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 58,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263.17/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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