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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 369.12 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 369.12 and 181.60 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 369.12 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/369.12 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 369.12 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 67,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,032.19/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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