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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.82 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.82 and 116.57 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.82 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.82 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.82 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 42,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876.19/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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