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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 338.70 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 338.70 and 167.09 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 338.70 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/338.70 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 338.70 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 56,593.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,593.38/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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