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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.48, 338.52 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.48, 338.52 and 165.89 is: 228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.48 : 338.52 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.48/338.52 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.48x = 338.52 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.48x = 56,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,156.25/245.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.77

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