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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.18 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.18 and 168.08 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.18 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.18 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.18 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 57,009.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,009.37/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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