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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.65, 339.03 and 158.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.65, 339.03 and 158.57 is: 218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.65 : 339.03 = 158.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.65/339.03 = 158.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.65x = 339.03 × 158.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.65x = 53,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759.19/245.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.85

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