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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.92 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.92 and 91.17 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.92 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.92 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.92 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 33,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,543.61/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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