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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 340.54 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 340.54 and 158.32 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 340.54 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/340.54 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 340.54 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 53,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914.32/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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