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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.58 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.58 and 152.80 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.58 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.58 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.58 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 51,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,887.82/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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