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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 368.09 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 368.09 and 153.96 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 368.09 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/368.09 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 368.09 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 56,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,671.14/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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