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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 340.17 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 340.17 and 141.65 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 340.17 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/340.17 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 340.17 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 48,183.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183.38/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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