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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.06 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.06 and 158.52 is: 218.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.06 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.06 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.06 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 53,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,747.79/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.59

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