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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.42, 368.04 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.42, 368.04 and 115.39 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.42 : 368.04 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.42/368.04 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.42x = 368.04 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.42x = 42,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466.30/245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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