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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 368.15 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 368.15 and 154.00 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 368.15 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/368.15 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 368.15 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 56,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,694.79/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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