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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.56 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.56 and 116.88 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.56 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.56 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.56 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 42,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.41/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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