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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.90, 339.16 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.90, 339.16 and 157.39 is: 217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.90 : 339.16 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.90/339.16 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.90x = 339.16 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.90x = 53,379.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,379.15/245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.08

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