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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.17 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.17 and 167.81 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.17 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.17 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.17 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 61,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,612.96/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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