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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.30 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.30 and 158.24 is: 237.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.30 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.30 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.30 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 58,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119.72/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.12

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