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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.58, 339.07 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.58, 339.07 and 152.48 is: 210.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.58 : 339.07 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.58/339.07 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.58x = 339.07 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.58x = 51,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,698.94/245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.52

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