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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 367.59 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 367.59 and 115.27 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 367.59 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/367.59 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 367.59 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 42,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,372.10/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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