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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.87, 368.73 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.87, 368.73 and 168.83 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.87 : 368.73 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.87/368.73 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.87x = 368.73 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.87x = 62,250.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250.84/245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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