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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 369.06 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 369.06 and 115.88 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 369.06 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/369.06 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 369.06 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 42,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,766.67/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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