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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 368.22 and 72.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 368.22 and 72.10 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 368.22 = 72.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/368.22 = 72.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 368.22 × 72.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 26,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547.62/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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