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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.17 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.17 and 91.41 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.17 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.17 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.17 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 33,652.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,652.58/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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