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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 368.62 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 368.62 and 159.36 is: 238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 368.62 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/368.62 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 368.62 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 58,744.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,744.27/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.08

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