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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.04 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.04 and 158.74 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.04 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.04 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.04 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 58,422.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,422.67/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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