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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340 and 148.17 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 50,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377.80/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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