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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.67, 368.54 and 83.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.67, 368.54 and 83.37 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.67 : 368.54 = 83.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.67/368.54 = 83.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.67x = 368.54 × 83.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.67x = 30,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725.18/245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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