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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.47 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.47 and 157.91 is: 217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.47 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.47 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.47 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 53,445.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445.71/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.92

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