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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 339.63 and 157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 339.63 and 157.57 is: 217.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 339.63 = 157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/339.63 = 157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 339.63 × 157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 53,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,515.50/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.48

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