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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 340.18 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 340.18 and 153.39 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 340.18 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/340.18 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 340.18 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 52,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,180.21/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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