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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 340.04 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 340.04 and 159.03 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 340.04 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/340.04 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 340.04 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 54,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,075.77/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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