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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.54 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.54 and 153.88 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.54 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.54 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.54 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 56,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,557.06/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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