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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 367.18 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 367.18 and 167.81 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 367.18 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/367.18 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 367.18 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 61,615.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,615.16/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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