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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.72 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.72 and 163.20 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.72 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.72 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.72 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 55,442.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442.30/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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