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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 368.32 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 368.32 and 163.04 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 368.32 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/368.32 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 368.32 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 60,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,050.89/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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