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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.16 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.16 and 153.26 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.16 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.16 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.16 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 52,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,130.45/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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