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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367.46 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367.46 and 163.88 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367.46 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367.46 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367.46 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 60,219.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219.34/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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