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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 368.46 and 168.75 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 368.46 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/368.46 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 368.46 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 62,177.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177.63/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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