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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.00, 337.87 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.00, 337.87 and 160.83 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.00 : 337.87 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.00/337.87 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.00x = 337.87 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.00x = 54,339.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,339.83/245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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