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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.04 and 157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.04 and 157.73 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.04 = 157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.04 = 157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.04 × 157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 53,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,317.36/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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