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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.38 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.38 and 158.76 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.38 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.38 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.38 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 53,879.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.97/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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