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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 368.17 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 368.17 and 154.27 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 368.17 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/368.17 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 368.17 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 56,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,796.35/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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