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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 338.04 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 338.04 and 157.74 is: 217.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 338.04 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/338.04 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 338.04 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 53,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322.43/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.63

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