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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.42 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.42 and 152.79 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.42 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.42 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.42 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 51,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,859.98/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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