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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 367.58 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 367.58 and 152.78 is: 228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 367.58 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/367.58 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 367.58 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 56,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156.27/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.60

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