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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 367.80 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 367.80 and 163.98 is: 245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 367.80 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/367.80 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 367.80 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 60,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,311.84/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.83

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