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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.66 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.66 and 154.55 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.66 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.66 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.66 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 56,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,977.71/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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