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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.62, 367.89 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.62, 367.89 and 164.08 is: 245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.62 : 367.89 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.62/367.89 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.62x = 367.89 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.62x = 60,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,363.39/245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.76

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