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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.89 and 159.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.89 and 159.00 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.89 = 159.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.89 = 159.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.89 × 159.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 54,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,040.81/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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