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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 368.12 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 368.12 and 158.96 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 368.12 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/368.12 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 368.12 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 58,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,513.72/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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