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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 338.99 and 158.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 338.99 and 158.36 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 338.99 = 158.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/338.99 = 158.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 338.99 × 158.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 53,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,679.97/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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