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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.10 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.10 and 146.90 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.10 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.10 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.10 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 49,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,958.26/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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