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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 337.98 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 337.98 and 162.10 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 337.98 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/337.98 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 337.98 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 54,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,786.56/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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