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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.32 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.32 and 83.27 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.32 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.32 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.32 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 30,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,670.01/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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