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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.75 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.75 and 152.91 is: 210.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.75 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.75 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.75 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 51,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,951.17/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.96

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