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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.68, 339.18 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.68, 339.18 and 162.92 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.68 : 339.18 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.68/339.18 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.68x = 339.18 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.68x = 55,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,259.21/245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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