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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.54 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.54 and 163.05 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.54 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.54 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.54 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 55,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364.35/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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