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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.56, 339.04 and 152.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.56, 339.04 and 152.35 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.56 : 339.04 = 152.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.56/339.04 = 152.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.56x = 339.04 × 152.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.56x = 51,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.43/245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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