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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 338.86 and 166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 338.86 and 166.89 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 338.86 = 166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/338.86 = 166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 338.86 × 166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 56,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,550.77/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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