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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 339.04 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 339.04 and 162.88 is: 224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 339.04 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/339.04 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 339.04 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 55,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,222.84/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.70

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