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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 338.25 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 338.25 and 156.57 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 338.25 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/338.25 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 338.25 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 52,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,959.80/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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