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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 340.67 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 340.67 and 159.55 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 340.67 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/340.67 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 340.67 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 54,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,353.90/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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