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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.26 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.26 and 157.74 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.26 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.26 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.26 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 58,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089.09/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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