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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.52, 338.55 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.52, 338.55 and 158.16 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.52 : 338.55 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.52/338.55 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.52x = 338.55 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.52x = 53,545.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,545.07/245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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