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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 340.00 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 340.00 and 159.06 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 340.00 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/340.00 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 340.00 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 54,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,081.28/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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