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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 339.24 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 339.24 and 147.70 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 339.24 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/339.24 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 339.24 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 50,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,105.75/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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