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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.68 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.68 and 101.60 is: 152.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.68 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.68 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.68 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 37,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.89/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.37

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