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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 338.26 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 338.26 and 153.16 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 338.26 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/338.26 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 338.26 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 51,807.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,807.90/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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