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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 339.96 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 339.96 and 159.14 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 339.96 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/339.96 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 339.96 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 54,101.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,101.23/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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