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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 338.30 and 157.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 338.30 and 157.87 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 338.30 = 157.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/338.30 = 157.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 338.30 × 157.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 53,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.42/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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