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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.55, 368.35 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.55, 368.35 and 69.86 is: 104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.55 : 368.35 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.55/368.35 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.55x = 368.35 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.55x = 25,731.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,731.18/245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.79

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