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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 368.85 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 368.85 and 168.72 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 368.85 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/368.85 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 368.85 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 62,230.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230.53/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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