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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 367.18 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 367.18 and 154.08 is: 230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 367.18 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/367.18 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 367.18 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 56,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,575.09/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.62

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