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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 367.82 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 367.82 and 168.37 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 367.82 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/367.82 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 367.82 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 61,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.85/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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