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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.49 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.49 and 91.68 is: 137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.49 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.49 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.49 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 33,783.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783.16/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.46

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