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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 337.96 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 337.96 and 151.72 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 337.96 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/337.96 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 337.96 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 51,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,275.29/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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