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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 368.85 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 368.85 and 97.68 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 368.85 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/368.85 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 368.85 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 36,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029.63/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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