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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 368.20 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 368.20 and 117.19 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 368.20 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/368.20 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 368.20 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 43,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,149.36/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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