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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.40 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.40 and 117.25 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.40 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.40 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.40 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 43,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.90/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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