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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 339.90 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 339.90 and 163.52 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 339.90 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/339.90 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 339.90 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 55,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580.45/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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