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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.77, 339.13 and 158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.77, 339.13 and 158.38 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.77 : 339.13 = 158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.77/339.13 = 158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.77x = 339.13 × 158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.77x = 53,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,711.41/245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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