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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.65 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.65 and 82.83 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.65 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.65 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.65 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 30,453.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,453.83/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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