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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 367.20 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 367.20 and 162.89 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 367.20 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/367.20 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 367.20 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 59,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,814.53/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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