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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.04 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.04 and 168.60 is: 252.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.04 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.04 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.04 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 62,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,051.54/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.41

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