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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 369.56 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 369.56 and 159.60 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 369.56 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/369.56 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 369.56 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 58,979.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,979.54/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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