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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 338.96 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 338.96 and 158.30 is: 218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 338.96 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/338.96 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 338.96 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 53,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,657.37/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.37

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