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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 368.60 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 368.60 and 83.46 is: 125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 368.60 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/368.60 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 368.60 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 30,763.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,763.36/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.17

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