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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 369.02 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 369.02 and 154.79 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 369.02 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/369.02 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 369.02 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 57,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.61/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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