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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.12 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.12 and 153.04 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.12 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.12 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.12 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 51,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745.88/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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