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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.97, 339.39 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.97, 339.39 and 163.03 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.97 : 339.39 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.97/339.39 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.97x = 339.39 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.97x = 55,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,330.75/245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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