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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.57 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.57 and 115.68 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.57 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.57 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.57 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 42,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635.13/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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