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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.07 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.07 and 117.26 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.07 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.07 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.07 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 43,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159.89/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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