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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 340.25 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 340.25 and 153.34 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 340.25 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/340.25 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 340.25 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 52,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172.32/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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