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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 367.79 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 367.79 and 116.98 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 367.79 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/367.79 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 367.79 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 43,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.07/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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