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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 368.38 and 72.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 368.38 and 72.31 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 368.38 = 72.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/368.38 = 72.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 368.38 × 72.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 26,637.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637.56/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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