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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.60 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.60 and 154.44 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.60 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.60 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.60 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 56,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,925.81/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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