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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.28 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.28 and 167.24 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.28 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.28 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.28 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 56,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,573.95/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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