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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 340.18 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 340.18 and 148.34 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 340.18 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/340.18 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 340.18 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 50,462.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,462.30/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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