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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 338.59 and 166.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 338.59 and 166.79 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 338.59 = 166.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/338.59 = 166.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 338.59 × 166.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 56,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,473.54/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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