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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.46 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.46 and 74.70 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.46 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.46 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.46 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 27,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523.96/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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