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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 367.96 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 367.96 and 83 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 367.96 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/367.96 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 367.96 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 30,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.68/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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