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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.21 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.21 and 83.19 is: 124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.21 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.21 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.21 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 30,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.97/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.77

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