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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.07 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.07 and 163.71 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.07 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.07 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.07 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 60,092.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,092.21/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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