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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 340.18 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 340.18 and 159.17 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 340.18 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/340.18 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 340.18 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 54,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.45/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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