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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 339.18 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 339.18 and 162.80 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 339.18 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/339.18 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 339.18 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 55,218.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,218.50/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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