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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.46 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.46 and 69.99 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.46 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.46 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.46 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 25,787.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,787.13/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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