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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.20, 368.12 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.20, 368.12 and 168.52 is: 253.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.20 : 368.12 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.20/368.12 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.20x = 368.12 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.20x = 62,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,035.58/245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.00

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