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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.37 and 62.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.37 and 62.98 is: 94.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.37 = 62.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.37 = 62.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.37 × 62.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 23,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199.94/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.47

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