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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 340.34 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 340.34 and 158.18 is: 218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 340.34 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/340.34 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 340.34 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 53,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832.49/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.30

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