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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.43 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.43 and 173.80 is: 260.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.43 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.43 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.43 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 64,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,033.13/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.32

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