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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 338.94 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 338.94 and 167.92 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 338.94 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/338.94 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 338.94 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 56,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,914.80/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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