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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 368.72 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 368.72 and 115.68 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 368.72 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/368.72 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 368.72 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 42,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653.53/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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