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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.99, 368.99 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.99, 368.99 and 101.70 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.99 : 368.99 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.99/368.99 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.99x = 368.99 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.99x = 37,526.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,526.28/245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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