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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 74.60 is: 111.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 368.46 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/368.46 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 368.46 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 27,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,487.12/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.90

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