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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 340.74 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 340.74 and 159.53 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 340.74 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/340.74 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 340.74 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 54,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,358.25/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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