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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 339.86 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 339.86 and 163.49 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 339.86 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/339.86 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 339.86 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 55,562.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562.42/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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