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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.26, 338.18 and 157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.26, 338.18 and 157.78 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.26 : 338.18 = 157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.26/338.18 = 157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.26x = 338.18 × 157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.26x = 53,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,357.67/245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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