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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 339.50 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 339.50 and 158.56 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 339.50 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/339.50 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 339.50 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 53,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831.12/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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