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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.22 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.22 and 115.56 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.22 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.22 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.22 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 42,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,550.58/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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