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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.84 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.84 and 161.64 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.84 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.84 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.84 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 54,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.10/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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