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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 368.06 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 368.06 and 153.56 is: 230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 368.06 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/368.06 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 368.06 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 56,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,519.45/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.54

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