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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.16 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.16 and 149.44 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.16 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.16 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.16 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 55,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,017.83/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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