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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 368.58 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 368.58 and 173.77 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 368.58 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/368.58 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 368.58 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 64,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,048.15/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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