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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 340.11 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 340.11 and 153.26 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 340.11 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/340.11 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 340.11 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 52,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.26/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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