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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 368.40 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 368.40 and 164.44 is: 246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 368.40 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/368.40 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 368.40 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 60,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,579.70/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.58

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