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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 362.61 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 362.61 and 245.16 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 362.61 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/362.61 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 362.61 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 88,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,897.47/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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