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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.76 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.76 and 71.86 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.76 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.76 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.76 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 26,425.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.39/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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