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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 339.90 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 339.90 and 158.68 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 339.90 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/339.90 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 339.90 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 53,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,935.33/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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