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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 339.17 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 339.17 and 147.57 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 339.17 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/339.17 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 339.17 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 50,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,050.58/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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