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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.25 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.25 and 72.23 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.25 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.25 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.25 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 26,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.86/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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