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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 368.21 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 368.21 and 168.62 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 368.21 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/368.21 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 368.21 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 62,087.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,087.57/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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