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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.84 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.84 and 152.97 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.84 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.84 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.84 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 51,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,985.32/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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