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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 367.95 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 367.95 and 153.96 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 367.95 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/367.95 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 367.95 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 56,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,648.81/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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