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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 368.25 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 368.25 and 83.15 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 368.25 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/368.25 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 368.25 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 30,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,618.15/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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