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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.73 and 158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.73 and 158.54 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.73 = 158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.73 = 158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.73 × 158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 58,299.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,299.91/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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