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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 339.36 and 158.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 339.36 and 158.66 is: 218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 339.36 = 158.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/339.36 = 158.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 339.36 × 158.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 53,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,842.86/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.75

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