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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 340.04 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 340.04 and 157.89 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 340.04 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/340.04 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 340.04 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 53,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,689.31/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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