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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.60 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.60 and 71.76 is: 107.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.60 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.60 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.60 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 26,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379.60/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.63

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