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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 367.04 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 367.04 and 158.35 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 367.04 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/367.04 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 367.04 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 58,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120.26/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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