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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 368.90 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 368.90 and 154.50 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 368.90 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/368.90 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 368.90 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 56,995.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,995.05/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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