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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.32, 338.60 and 157.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.32, 338.60 and 157.98 is: 218.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.32 : 338.60 = 157.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.32/338.60 = 157.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.32x = 338.60 × 157.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.32x = 53,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,492.03/245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.05

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