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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 339.24 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 339.24 and 152.56 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 339.24 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/339.24 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 339.24 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 51,753.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,753.61/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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