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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 339.80 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 339.80 and 157.79 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 339.80 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/339.80 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 339.80 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 53,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,615.71/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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