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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.44 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.44 and 74.64 is: 111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.44 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.44 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.44 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 27,500.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,500.36/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.97

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