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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.46, 368.04 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.46, 368.04 and 101.04 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.46 : 368.04 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.46/368.04 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.46x = 368.04 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.46x = 37,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186.76/245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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