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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 340.46 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 340.46 and 148.48 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 340.46 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/340.46 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 340.46 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 50,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.50/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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