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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.66 and 153.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.66 and 153.25 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.66 = 153.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.66 = 153.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.66 × 153.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 56,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,497.15/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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