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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 369.04 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 369.04 and 169.02 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 369.04 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/369.04 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 369.04 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 62,375.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,375.14/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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