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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 340.69 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 340.69 and 163.98 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 340.69 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/340.69 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 340.69 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 55,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866.35/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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