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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 367.57 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 367.57 and 162.07 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 367.57 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/367.57 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 367.57 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 59,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571.35/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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