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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.78, 368.79 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.78, 368.79 and 117.50 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.78 : 368.79 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.78/368.79 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.78x = 368.79 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.78x = 43,332.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.83/245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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