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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 339.39 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 339.39 and 158.85 is: 218.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 339.39 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/339.39 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 339.39 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 53,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,912.10/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.86

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