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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.31 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.31 and 159.38 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.31 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.31 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.31 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 54,237.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237.81/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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