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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.46 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.46 and 163.10 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.46 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.46 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.46 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 55,367.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,367.61/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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