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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 368.39 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 368.39 and 83.22 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 368.39 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/368.39 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 368.39 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 30,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,657.42/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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