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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 368.05 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 368.05 and 167.44 is: 250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 368.05 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/368.05 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 368.05 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 61,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,627.11/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.92

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