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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.20 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.20 and 154.45 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.20 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.20 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.20 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 56,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868.49/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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