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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 339.08 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 339.08 and 163.08 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 339.08 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/339.08 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 339.08 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 55,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,297.17/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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