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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 367.94 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 367.94 and 154.67 is: 231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 367.94 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/367.94 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 367.94 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 56,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,907.83/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.42

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