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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 339.30 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 339.30 and 158.60 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 339.30 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/339.30 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 339.30 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 53,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,812.98/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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