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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 340.41 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 340.41 and 162.64 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 340.41 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/340.41 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 340.41 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 55,364.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,364.28/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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