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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 340.03 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 340.03 and 148.16 is: 204.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 340.03 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/340.03 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 340.03 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 50,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,378.84/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.48

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