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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.17 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.17 and 163.76 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.17 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.17 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.17 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 55,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,705.31/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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