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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 368.52 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 368.52 and 164.64 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 368.52 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/368.52 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 368.52 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 60,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,673.13/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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