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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 338.97 and 158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 338.97 and 158.25 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 338.97 = 158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/338.97 = 158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 338.97 × 158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 53,642.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,642.00/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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