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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 340.33 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 340.33 and 163.83 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 340.33 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/340.33 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 340.33 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 55,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756.26/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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