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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.44 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.44 and 74.68 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.44 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.44 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.44 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 27,515.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,515.10/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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