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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.19, 339.77 and 158.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.19, 339.77 and 158.84 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.19 : 339.77 = 158.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.19/339.77 = 158.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.19x = 339.77 × 158.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.19x = 53,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970.31/246.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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