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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.34 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.34 and 158.80 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.34 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.34 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.34 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 58,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,492.39/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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