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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.16, 338.40 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.16, 338.40 and 167.76 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.16 : 338.40 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.16/338.40 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.16x = 338.40 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.16x = 56,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,769.98/245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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