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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.95, 339.24 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.95, 339.24 and 158.65 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.95 : 339.24 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.95/339.24 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.95x = 339.24 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.95x = 53,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,820.43/245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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