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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.50 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.50 and 83.32 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.50 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.50 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.50 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 30,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703.42/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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