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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 338.24 and 146.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 338.24 and 146.85 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 338.24 = 146.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/338.24 = 146.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 338.24 × 146.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 49,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669.81/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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