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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 339.78 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 339.78 and 146.61 is: 202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 339.78 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/339.78 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 339.78 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 49,812.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,812.71/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.30

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