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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 340.14 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 340.14 and 153.18 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 340.14 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/340.14 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 340.14 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 52,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,102.65/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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