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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.38 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.38 and 164.79 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.38 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.38 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.38 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 60,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,704.01/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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