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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 367.71 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 367.71 and 163.94 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 367.71 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/367.71 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 367.71 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 60,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282.38/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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