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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.14, 338.16 and 156.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.14, 338.16 and 156.65 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.14 : 338.16 = 156.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.14/338.16 = 156.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.14x = 338.16 × 156.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.14x = 52,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,972.76/245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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