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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 367.32 and 115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 367.32 and 115 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 367.32 = 115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/367.32 = 115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 367.32 × 115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 42,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241.80/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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