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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 337.98 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 337.98 and 167.38 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 337.98 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/337.98 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 337.98 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 56,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,571.09/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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