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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.37, 338.73 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.37, 338.73 and 158.19 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.37 : 338.73 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.37/338.73 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.37x = 338.73 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.37x = 53,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583.70/245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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