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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.01 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.01 and 163.26 is: 244.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.01 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.01 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.01 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 60,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081.31/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.53

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