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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.18 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.18 and 151.79 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.18 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.18 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.18 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 51,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.89/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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