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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.12 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.12 and 117.26 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.12 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.12 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.12 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 43,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,164.20/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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