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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 337.62 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 337.62 and 167.26 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 337.62 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/337.62 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 337.62 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 56,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,470.32/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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