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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.47, 368.07 and 83.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.47, 368.07 and 83.17 is: 124.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.47 : 368.07 = 83.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.47/368.07 = 83.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.47x = 368.07 × 83.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.47x = 30,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,612.38/245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.71

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