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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.45 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.45 and 162.63 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.45 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.45 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.45 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 55,041.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,041.31/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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