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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.86, 368.69 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.86, 368.69 and 72.52 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.86 : 368.69 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.86/368.69 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.86x = 368.69 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.86x = 26,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,737.40/245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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