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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.67 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.67 and 159.43 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.67 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.67 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.67 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 58,617.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617.63/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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