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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.09 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.09 and 159.33 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.09 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.09 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.09 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 58,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,807.11/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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