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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 367.74 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 367.74 and 153.87 is: 230.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 367.74 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/367.74 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 367.74 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 56,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,584.15/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.95

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