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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 368.30 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 368.30 and 72.16 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 368.30 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/368.30 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 368.30 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 26,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575.79/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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