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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.60 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.60 and 74 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.60 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.60 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.60 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 27,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202.40/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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