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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 339.69 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 339.69 and 157.68 is: 217.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 339.69 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/339.69 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 339.69 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 53,562.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562.91/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.61

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