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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.37 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.37 and 167.91 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.37 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.37 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.37 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 56,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,815.71/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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