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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 340.67 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 340.67 and 153.56 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 340.67 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/340.67 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 340.67 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 52,313.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313.29/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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