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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 367.74 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 367.74 and 168.17 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 367.74 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/367.74 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 367.74 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 61,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,841.00/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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