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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 368.01 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 368.01 and 117 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 368.01 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/368.01 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 368.01 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 43,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057.17/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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