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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 340.74 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 340.74 and 159.74 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 340.74 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/340.74 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 340.74 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 54,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,428.10/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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