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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 339.86 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 339.86 and 153.08 is: 211.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 339.86 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/339.86 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 339.86 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 52,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025.73/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.17

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