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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.35 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.35 and 74.50 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.35 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.35 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.35 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 27,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442.08/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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