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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 337.87 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 337.87 and 162.13 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 337.87 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/337.87 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 337.87 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 54,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,778.86/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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