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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.81 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.81 and 72.56 is: 108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.81 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.81 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.81 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 26,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,761.68/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.82

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