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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 340.05 and 151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 340.05 and 151.96 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 340.05 = 151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/340.05 = 151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 340.05 × 151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 51,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,674.00/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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