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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 367.45 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 367.45 and 158.26 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 367.45 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/367.45 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 367.45 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 58,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,152.90/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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