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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 366.83 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 366.83 and 162.64 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 366.83 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/366.83 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 366.83 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 59,661.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,661.49/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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