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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.66 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.66 and 154.32 is: 231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.66 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.66 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.66 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 56,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890.84/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.52

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