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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.55, 368.33 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.55, 368.33 and 101.17 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.55 : 368.33 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.55/368.33 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.55x = 368.33 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.55x = 37,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,263.95/245.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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