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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.27 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.27 and 152.64 is: 210.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.27 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.27 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.27 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 51,786.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,786.17/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.51

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