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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.89, 339.48 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.89, 339.48 and 163.07 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.89 : 339.48 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.89/339.48 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.89x = 339.48 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.89x = 55,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,356.49/245.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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