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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 338.49 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 338.49 and 162.49 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 338.49 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/338.49 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 338.49 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 55,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,001.24/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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