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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.68 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.68 and 157.59 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.68 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.68 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.68 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 53,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.17/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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