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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 340.07 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 340.07 and 163.65 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 340.07 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/340.07 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 340.07 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 55,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,652.46/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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