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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 337.94 and 156.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 337.94 and 156.41 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 337.94 = 156.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/337.94 = 156.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 337.94 × 156.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 52,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854.72/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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