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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 368.93 and 72.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 368.93 and 72.67 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 368.93 = 72.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/368.93 = 72.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 368.93 × 72.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 26,810.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,810.14/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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