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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.74, 339.24 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.74, 339.24 and 168.52 is: 232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.74 : 339.24 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.74/339.24 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.74x = 339.24 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.74x = 57,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168.72/245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.64

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