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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 339.42 and 158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 339.42 and 158.74 is: 218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 339.42 = 158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/339.42 = 158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 339.42 × 158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 53,879.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,879.53/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.93

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