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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 368.13 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 368.13 and 163.49 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 368.13 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/368.13 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 368.13 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 60,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,185.57/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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