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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 337.72 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 337.72 and 162.08 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 337.72 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/337.72 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 337.72 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 54,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,737.66/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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