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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 340.40 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 340.40 and 159.27 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 340.40 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/340.40 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 340.40 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 54,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,215.51/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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