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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.35, 338.80 and 158.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.35, 338.80 and 158.17 is: 218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.35 : 338.80 = 158.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.35/338.80 = 158.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.35x = 338.80 × 158.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.35x = 53,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586.75/245.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.41

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