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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.01 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.01 and 115.43 is: 173.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.01 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.01 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.01 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 42,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478.50/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.00

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