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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.45, 367.82 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.45, 367.82 and 153.89 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.45 : 367.82 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.45/367.82 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.45x = 367.82 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.45x = 56,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,603.82/245.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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