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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 367.72 and 71.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 367.72 and 71.77 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 367.72 = 71.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/367.72 = 71.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 367.72 × 71.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 26,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,389.07/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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