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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 339.43 and 161.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 339.43 and 161.97 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 339.43 = 161.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/339.43 = 161.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 339.43 × 161.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 54,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975.78/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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