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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 339.24 and 157.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 339.24 and 157.47 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 339.24 = 157.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/339.24 = 157.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 339.24 × 157.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 53,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,420.12/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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