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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.57 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.57 and 167.55 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.57 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.57 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.57 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 56,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,894.95/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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