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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.63 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.63 and 74.75 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.63 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.63 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.63 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 27,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,554.72/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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