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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 338.98 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 338.98 and 158.42 is: 218.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 338.98 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/338.98 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 338.98 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 53,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,701.21/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.56

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