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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 368.91 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 368.91 and 159.18 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 368.91 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/368.91 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 368.91 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 58,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723.09/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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