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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 368.97 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 368.97 and 101.66 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 368.97 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/368.97 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 368.97 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 37,509.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,509.49/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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