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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.39 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.39 and 152.73 is: 210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.39 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.39 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.39 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 51,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,835.03/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.71

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