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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 369 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 369 and 101.74 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 369 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/369 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 369 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 37,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542.06/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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