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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 338.78 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 338.78 and 162.71 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 338.78 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/338.78 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 338.78 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 55,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,122.89/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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