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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 339.90 and 157.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 339.90 and 157.97 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 339.90 = 157.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/339.90 = 157.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 339.90 × 157.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 53,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,694.26/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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