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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.06 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.06 and 162.68 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.06 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.06 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.06 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 55,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,158.28/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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