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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 340.14 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 340.14 and 157.96 is: 218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 340.14 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/340.14 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 340.14 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 53,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,728.51/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.03

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