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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.36 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.36 and 83.23 is: 124.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.36 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.36 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.36 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 30,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,658.60/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.85

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