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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.48 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.48 and 167.64 is: 231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.48 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.48 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.48 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 56,910.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,910.43/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.43

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