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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.02 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.02 and 162.12 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.02 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.02 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.02 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 54,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,799.40/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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