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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 340.71 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 340.71 and 153.63 is: 211.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 340.71 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/340.71 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 340.71 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 52,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343.28/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.98

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