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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.85, 339.10 and 158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.85, 339.10 and 158.44 is: 218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.85 : 339.10 = 158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.85/339.10 = 158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.85x = 339.10 × 158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.85x = 53,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,725.76/245.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.53

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