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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 367.44 and 158.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 367.44 and 158.51 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 367.44 = 158.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/367.44 = 158.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 367.44 × 158.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 58,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.17/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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