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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 339.98 and 159.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 339.98 and 159.07 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 339.98 = 159.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/339.98 = 159.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 339.98 × 159.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 54,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,080.62/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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