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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 339.85 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 339.85 and 146.68 is: 202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 339.85 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/339.85 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 339.85 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 49,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.81/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.40

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