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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 367.75 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 367.75 and 168.13 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 367.75 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/367.75 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 367.75 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 61,829.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,829.81/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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