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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.17 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.17 and 148.30 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.17 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.17 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.17 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 50,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,445.80/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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