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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 368.16 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 368.16 and 74.46 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 368.16 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/368.16 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 368.16 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 27,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,413.19/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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