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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.53, 340.14 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.53, 340.14 and 158.06 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.53 : 340.14 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.53/340.14 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.53x = 340.14 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.53x = 53,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.53/246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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