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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.64, 338.82 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.64, 338.82 and 166.92 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.64 : 338.82 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.64/338.82 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.64x = 338.82 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.64x = 56,555.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,555.83/245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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