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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.53, 338.99 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.53, 338.99 and 162.75 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.53 : 338.99 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.53/338.99 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.53x = 338.99 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.53x = 55,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,168.11/245.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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