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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 339.45 and 163.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 339.45 and 163.49 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 339.45 = 163.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/339.45 = 163.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 339.45 × 163.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 55,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496.68/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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