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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.28 and 166.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.28 and 166.37 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.28 = 166.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.28 = 166.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.28 × 166.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 56,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,277.95/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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