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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.40 and 167.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.40 and 167.58 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.40 = 167.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.40 = 167.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.40 × 167.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 56,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,709.07/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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