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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 369.16 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 369.16 and 153.09 is: 229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 369.16 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/369.16 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 369.16 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 56,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,514.32/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.84

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