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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.62 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.62 and 115.15 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.62 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.62 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.62 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 42,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,331.44/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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