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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.78 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.78 and 134.18 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.78 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.78 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.78 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 45,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.68/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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