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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.60, 339.02 and 157.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.60, 339.02 and 157.21 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.60 : 339.02 = 157.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.60/339.02 = 157.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.60x = 339.02 × 157.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.60x = 53,296.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,296.29/245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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