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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.40 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.40 and 163.72 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.40 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.40 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.40 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 55,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.29/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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