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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 368.25 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 368.25 and 147.56 is: 221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 368.25 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/368.25 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 368.25 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 54,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.13/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.75

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