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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338 and 157.76 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 53,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,322.88/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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