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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 338.43 and 166.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 338.43 and 166.45 is: 229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 338.43 = 166.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/338.43 = 166.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 338.43 × 166.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 56,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,331.67/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.76

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