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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 340.35 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 340.35 and 153.42 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 340.35 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/340.35 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 340.35 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 52,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,216.50/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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