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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.81, 368.51 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.81, 368.51 and 164.41 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.81 : 368.51 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.81/368.51 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.81x = 368.51 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.81x = 60,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586.73/245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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