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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 340.01 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 340.01 and 157.91 is: 217.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 340.01 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/340.01 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 340.01 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 53,688.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,688.49/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.79

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