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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.57 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.57 and 91.66 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.57 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.57 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.57 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 33,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.43/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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