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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.23 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.23 and 159.12 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.23 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.23 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.23 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 58,592.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,592.76/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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