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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.36 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.36 and 158.40 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.36 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.36 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.36 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 53,754.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,754.62/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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