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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 340.06 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 340.06 and 148.17 is: 204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 340.06 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/340.06 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 340.06 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 50,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.69/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.47

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