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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 340.11 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 340.11 and 157.82 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 340.11 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/340.11 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 340.11 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 53,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675.57/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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