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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 338.14 and 157.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 338.14 and 157.80 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 338.14 = 157.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/338.14 = 157.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 338.14 × 157.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 53,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358.49/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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