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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 368.82 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 368.82 and 101.56 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 368.82 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/368.82 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 368.82 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 37,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.36/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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