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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 339.35 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 339.35 and 158.60 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 339.35 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/339.35 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 339.35 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 53,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,818.42/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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