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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.44, 338.56 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.44, 338.56 and 152.17 is: 209.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.44 : 338.56 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.44/338.56 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.44x = 338.56 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.44x = 51,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518.68/245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.90

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