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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.51, 338.72 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.51, 338.72 and 152.16 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.51 : 338.72 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.51/338.72 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.51x = 338.72 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.51x = 51,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,538.41/245.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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