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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.72, 339.09 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.72, 339.09 and 158.45 is: 218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.72 : 339.09 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.72/339.09 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.72x = 339.09 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.72x = 53,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,727.12/245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.65

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