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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 367.78 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 367.78 and 181.72 is: 271.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 367.78 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/367.78 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 367.78 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 66,832.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,832.98/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.99

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