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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 368.51 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 368.51 and 72.40 is: 108.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 368.51 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/368.51 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 368.51 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 26,680.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,680.12/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.58

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