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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 338.28 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 338.28 and 158.06 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 338.28 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/338.28 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 338.28 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 53,468.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,468.54/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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