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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.66 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.66 and 172.18 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.66 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.66 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.66 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 58,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,482.66/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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