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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.35 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.35 and 163.11 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.35 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.35 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.35 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 55,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.56/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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