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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.76, 339.27 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.76, 339.27 and 152.55 is: 210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.76 : 339.27 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.76/339.27 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.76x = 339.27 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.76x = 51,755.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,755.64/245.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.59

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