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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 338.98 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 338.98 and 168.20 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 338.98 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/338.98 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 338.98 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 57,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016.44/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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