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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.89 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.89 and 159.87 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.89 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.89 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.89 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 59,133.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,133.51/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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