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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 338.82 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 338.82 and 168.04 is: 231.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 338.82 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/338.82 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 338.82 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 56,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,935.31/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.63

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