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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 339.44 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 339.44 and 158.72 is: 218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 339.44 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/339.44 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 339.44 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 53,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875.92/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.87

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