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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 367.08 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 367.08 and 153.61 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 367.08 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/367.08 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 367.08 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 56,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,387.16/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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