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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 368.98 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 368.98 and 154.69 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 368.98 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/368.98 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 368.98 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 57,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,076.21/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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