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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 367.73 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 367.73 and 154.09 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 367.73 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/367.73 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 367.73 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 56,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,663.52/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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