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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.34, 338.47 and 162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.34, 338.47 and 162.49 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.34 : 338.47 = 162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.34/338.47 = 162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.34x = 338.47 × 162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.34x = 54,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,997.99/245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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