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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.82 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.82 and 153.68 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.82 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.82 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.82 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 52,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,377.22/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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