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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 367.61 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 367.61 and 167.87 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 367.61 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/367.61 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 367.61 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 61,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,710.69/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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