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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 367.65 and 148.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 367.65 and 148.74 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 367.65 = 148.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/367.65 = 148.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 367.65 × 148.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 54,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,684.26/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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