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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.29, 338.43 and 157.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.29, 338.43 and 157.81 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.29 : 338.43 = 157.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.29/338.43 = 157.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.29x = 338.43 × 157.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.29x = 53,407.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,407.64/245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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