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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.86 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.86 and 164.16 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.86 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.86 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.86 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 55,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955.58/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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