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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.82 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.82 and 115.84 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.82 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.82 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.82 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 42,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.11/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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