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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.43 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.43 and 166.82 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.43 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.43 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.43 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 56,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,455.20/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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