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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 368.04 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 368.04 and 101.16 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 368.04 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/368.04 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 368.04 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 37,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,230.93/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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