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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 368.91 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 368.91 and 164.85 is: 247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 368.91 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/368.91 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 368.91 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 60,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,814.81/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.37

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