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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.56 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.56 and 82.80 is: 124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.56 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.56 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.56 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 30,433.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433.97/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.12

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