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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 339.76 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 339.76 and 146.62 is: 202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 339.76 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/339.76 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 339.76 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 49,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,816.08/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.36

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