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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 369 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 369 and 154.62 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 369 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/369 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 369 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 57,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,054.78/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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