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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 340.58 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 340.58 and 163.77 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 340.58 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/340.58 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 340.58 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 55,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,775.97/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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