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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.31 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.31 and 72.18 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.31 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.31 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.31 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 26,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584.62/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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