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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 340.17 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 340.17 and 159.18 is: 219.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 340.17 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/340.17 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 340.17 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 54,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,148.26/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.67

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