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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 367.98 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 367.98 and 153.84 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 367.98 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/367.98 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 367.98 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 56,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,610.04/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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