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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 339.44 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 339.44 and 163.22 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 339.44 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/339.44 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 339.44 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 55,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,403.40/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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