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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 339.93 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 339.93 and 163.43 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 339.93 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/339.93 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 339.93 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 55,554.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,554.33/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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