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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 339.53 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 339.53 and 163.40 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 339.53 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/339.53 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 339.53 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 55,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,476.69/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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