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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 367.74 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 367.74 and 115.12 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 367.74 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/367.74 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 367.74 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 42,334.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.69/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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