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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.04 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.04 and 72.04 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.04 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.04 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.04 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 26,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,513.60/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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