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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.38, 368.64 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.38, 368.64 and 158.89 is: 238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.38 : 368.64 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.38/368.64 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.38x = 368.64 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.38x = 58,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,571.72/245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.70

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