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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 339.78 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 339.78 and 158.85 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 339.78 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/339.78 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 339.78 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 53,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974.05/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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