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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.36 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.36 and 152.76 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.36 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.36 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.36 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 51,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840.63/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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