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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 367.82 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 367.82 and 167.27 is: 250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 367.82 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/367.82 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 367.82 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 61,522.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,522.58/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.61

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