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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 340.53 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 340.53 and 163.71 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 340.53 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/340.53 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 340.53 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 55,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,748.17/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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