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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.32 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.32 and 82.61 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.32 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.32 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.32 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 30,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.31/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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