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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 340.66 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 340.66 and 159.60 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 340.66 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/340.66 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 340.66 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 54,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,369.34/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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