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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 339.57 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 339.57 and 146.55 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 339.57 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/339.57 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 339.57 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 49,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,763.98/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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