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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.50 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.50 and 81.18 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.50 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.50 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.50 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 29,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,914.83/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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