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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 338.45 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 338.45 and 166.75 is: 230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 338.45 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/338.45 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 338.45 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 56,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434.86/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.07

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