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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 339.90 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 339.90 and 163.56 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 339.90 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/339.90 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 339.90 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 55,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,594.04/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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