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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 340.54 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 340.54 and 153.48 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 340.54 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/340.54 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 340.54 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 52,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,266.08/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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