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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.98 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.98 and 115.94 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.98 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.98 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.98 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 42,779.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,779.54/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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