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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.46 and 72.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.46 and 72.33 is: 108.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.46 = 72.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.46 = 72.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.46 × 72.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 26,650.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,650.71/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.49

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