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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.25, 338.61 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.25, 338.61 and 156.78 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.25 : 338.61 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.25/338.61 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.25x = 338.61 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.25x = 53,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,087.28/245.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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