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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 367.72 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 367.72 and 168.09 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 367.72 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/367.72 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 367.72 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 61,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,809.63/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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