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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.17 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.17 and 151.81 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.17 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.17 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.17 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 51,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,337.59/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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