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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.71, 368.52 and 158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.71, 368.52 and 158.77 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.71 : 368.52 = 158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.71/368.52 = 158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.71x = 368.52 × 158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.71x = 58,509.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509.92/245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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