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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 339.49 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 339.49 and 158.63 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 339.49 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/339.49 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 339.49 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 53,851.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,851.80/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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