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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.01 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.01 and 154.11 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.01 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.01 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.01 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 56,714.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,714.02/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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