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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.79, 368.77 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.79, 368.77 and 163.85 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.79 : 368.77 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.79/368.77 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.79x = 368.77 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.79x = 60,424.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,424.73/245.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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