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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 337.93 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 337.93 and 162.10 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 337.93 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/337.93 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 337.93 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 54,778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778.45/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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