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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.59 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.59 and 101.46 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.59 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.59 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.59 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 37,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,397.14/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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