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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 338.98 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 338.98 and 162.93 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 338.98 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/338.98 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 338.98 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 55,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,230.01/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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