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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.74 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.74 and 158.46 is: 218.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.74 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.74 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.74 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 53,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,993.66/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.69

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