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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 369.30 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 369.30 and 165.06 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 369.30 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/369.30 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 369.30 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 60,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,956.66/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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