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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 339.69 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 339.69 and 135.63 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 339.69 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/339.69 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 339.69 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 46,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.71/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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