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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 337.94 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 337.94 and 162.06 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 337.94 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/337.94 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 337.94 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 54,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,765.75/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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