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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340 and 158.96 is: 219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 54,046.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,046.40/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.27

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