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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.49 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.49 and 163.92 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.49 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.49 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.49 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 60,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,402.88/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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