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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 83.30 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 368.46 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/368.46 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 368.46 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 30,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,692.72/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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