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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 338.99 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 338.99 and 162.76 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 338.99 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/338.99 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 338.99 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 55,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,174.01/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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