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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 339.48 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 339.48 and 162.98 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 339.48 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/339.48 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 339.48 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 55,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,328.45/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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