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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 338.45 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 338.45 and 157.88 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 338.45 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/338.45 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 338.45 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 53,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432.00/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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