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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 338.98 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 338.98 and 172.12 is: 237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 338.98 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/338.98 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 338.98 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 58,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345.24/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.25

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