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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 339.56 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 339.56 and 163.31 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 339.56 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/339.56 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 339.56 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 55,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,453.54/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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