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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 340.69 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 340.69 and 153.68 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 340.69 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/340.69 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 340.69 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 52,355.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,355.73/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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