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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 368.07 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 368.07 and 164.19 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 368.07 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/368.07 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 368.07 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 60,433.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,433.41/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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