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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.94 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.94 and 117.32 is: 175.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.94 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.94 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.94 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 43,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284.04/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.98

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