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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 339.83 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 339.83 and 163.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 339.83 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/339.83 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 339.83 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 55,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,531.62/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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