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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 340.12 and 159.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 340.12 and 159.24 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 340.12 = 159.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/340.12 = 159.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 340.12 × 159.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 54,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,160.31/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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