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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.31, 367.70 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.31, 367.70 and 154.05 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.31 : 367.70 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.31/367.70 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.31x = 367.70 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.31x = 56,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643.41/245.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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