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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 369.66 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 369.66 and 159.45 is: 239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 369.66 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/369.66 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 369.66 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 58,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,941.30/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.28

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