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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 337.96 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 337.96 and 162.07 is: 223.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 337.96 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/337.96 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 337.96 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 54,771.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,771.62/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.52

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