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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.62 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.62 and 182.02 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.62 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.62 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.62 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 67,096.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,096.21/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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