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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.09, 338.12 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.09, 338.12 and 157.81 is: 217.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.09 : 338.12 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.09/338.12 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.09x = 338.12 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.09x = 53,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,358.72/245.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.72

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