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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 368.90 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 368.90 and 164.33 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 368.90 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/368.90 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 368.90 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 60,621.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,621.34/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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