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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.77 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.77 and 115.22 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.77 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.77 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.77 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 42,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.81/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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