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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.98 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.98 and 101 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.98 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.98 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.98 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 37,165.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165.98/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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