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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 338.78 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 338.78 and 158.15 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 338.78 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/338.78 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 338.78 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 53,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,579.30/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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