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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 340.03 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 340.03 and 153.32 is: 211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 340.03 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/340.03 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 340.03 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 52,132.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132.85/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.47

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