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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 368.49 and 154.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 368.49 and 154.31 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 368.49 = 154.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/368.49 = 154.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 368.49 × 154.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 56,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,861.03/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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