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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 367.74 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 367.74 and 154.06 is: 230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 367.74 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/367.74 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 367.74 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 56,653.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,653.11/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.75

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