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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 368.72 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 368.72 and 159.36 is: 238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 368.72 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/368.72 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 368.72 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 58,759.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,759.22/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.90

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