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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 340.26 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 340.26 and 159.32 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 340.26 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/340.26 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 340.26 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 54,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,210.22/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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