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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.66 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.66 and 166.82 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.66 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.66 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.66 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 56,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,495.26/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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