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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.50, 338.94 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.50, 338.94 and 168.10 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.50 : 338.94 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.50/338.94 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.50x = 338.94 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.50x = 56,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,975.81/245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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