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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.42 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.42 and 115.58 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.42 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.42 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.42 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 42,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579.56/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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