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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 369.06 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 369.06 and 159.43 is: 238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 369.06 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/369.06 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 369.06 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 58,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,839.24/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.80

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