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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.28 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.28 and 168.11 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.28 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.28 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.28 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 61,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,740.76/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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