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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 339.99 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 339.99 and 153.17 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 339.99 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/339.99 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 339.99 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 52,076.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.27/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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