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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.95, 368.18 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.95, 368.18 and 164.31 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.95 : 368.18 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.95/368.18 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.95x = 368.18 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.95x = 60,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,495.66/244.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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