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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 367.89 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 367.89 and 168.21 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 367.89 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/367.89 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 367.89 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 61,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,882.78/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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