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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.04 and 117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.04 and 117.04 is: 175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.04 = 117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.04 = 117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.04 × 117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 43,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075.40/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.62

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