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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.19, 338.52 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.19, 338.52 and 162.44 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.19 : 338.52 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.19/338.52 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.19x = 338.52 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.19x = 54,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,987.50/245.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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