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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 339.04 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 339.04 and 135.16 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 339.04 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/339.04 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 339.04 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 45,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824.65/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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