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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 340.44 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 340.44 and 159.40 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 340.44 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/340.44 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 340.44 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 54,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,266.14/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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