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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.71 and 82.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.71 and 82.79 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.71 = 82.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.71 = 82.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.71 × 82.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 30,442.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,442.71/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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