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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 367.98 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 367.98 and 168.28 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 367.98 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/367.98 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 367.98 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 61,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,923.67/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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