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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 339.75 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 339.75 and 159 is: 219.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 339.75 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/339.75 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 339.75 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 54,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,020.25/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.17

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