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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.41 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.41 and 158.43 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.41 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.41 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.41 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 58,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,208.77/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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