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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.42, 340.04 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.42, 340.04 and 159 is: 219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.42 : 340.04 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.42/340.04 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.42x = 340.04 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.42x = 54,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065.57/246.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.40

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