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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.59 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.59 and 83.42 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.59 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.59 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.59 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 30,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745.52/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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