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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.34 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.34 and 114.94 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.34 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.34 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.34 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 42,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221.14/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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