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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 368.67 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 368.67 and 154.70 is: 232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 368.67 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/368.67 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 368.67 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 57,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033.25/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.14

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