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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 340.80 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 340.80 and 153.73 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 340.80 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/340.80 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 340.80 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 52,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.18/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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