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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 340.74 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 340.74 and 153.66 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 340.74 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/340.74 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 340.74 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 52,358.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,358.11/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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