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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.17, 367.89 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.17, 367.89 and 147.70 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.17 : 367.89 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.17/367.89 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.17x = 367.89 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.17x = 54,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,337.35/245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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