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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.46 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.46 and 158.24 is: 237.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.46 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.46 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.46 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 58,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,146.87/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.30

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