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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 337.92 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 337.92 and 162.12 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 337.92 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/337.92 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 337.92 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 54,783.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783.59/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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