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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.61 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.61 and 115.67 is: 173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.61 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.61 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.61 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 42,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636.54/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.53

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