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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 367.91 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 367.91 and 163.53 is: 245.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 367.91 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/367.91 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 367.91 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 60,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,161.67/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.29

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