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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 340.32 and 159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 340.32 and 159.26 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 340.32 = 159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/340.32 = 159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 340.32 × 159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 54,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,199.36/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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