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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.56 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367.56 and 116.76 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367.56 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367.56 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367.56 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 42,916.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916.31/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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