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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 367.34 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 367.34 and 82.62 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 367.34 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/367.34 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 367.34 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 30,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,349.22/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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