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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 340.79 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 340.79 and 159.86 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 340.79 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/340.79 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 340.79 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 54,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,477.86/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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