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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 367.98 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 367.98 and 74.32 is: 111.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 367.98 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/367.98 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 367.98 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 27,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,348.27/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.48

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