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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 338.72 and 167.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 338.72 and 167.48 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 338.72 = 167.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/338.72 = 167.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 338.72 × 167.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 56,728.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,728.83/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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