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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.15, 367.73 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.15, 367.73 and 62.54 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.15 : 367.73 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.15/367.73 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.15x = 367.73 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.15x = 22,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,998.44/245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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