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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 368.87 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 368.87 and 164.81 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 368.87 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/368.87 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 368.87 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 60,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,790.80/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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