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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.54 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.54 and 153.50 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.54 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.54 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.54 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 52,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.42/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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