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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.16 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.16 and 143.04 is: 197.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.16 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.16 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.16 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 48,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,656.49/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.41

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