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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.72 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.72 and 154.67 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.72 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.72 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.72 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 57,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027.31/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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