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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 368.08 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 368.08 and 115.43 is: 173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 368.08 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/368.08 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 368.08 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 42,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485.35/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.08

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