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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.30 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.30 and 168.53 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.30 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.30 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.30 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 62,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,069.68/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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