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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 339.72 and 157.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 339.72 and 157.70 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 339.72 = 157.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/339.72 = 157.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 339.72 × 157.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 53,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,573.84/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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