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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.52 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.52 and 168.78 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.52 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.52 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.52 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 62,198.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.81/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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