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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.40, 338.22 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.40, 338.22 and 167.64 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.40 : 338.22 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.40/338.22 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.40x = 338.22 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.40x = 56,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,699.20/245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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