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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 340.64 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 340.64 and 153.65 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 340.64 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/340.64 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 340.64 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 52,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339.34/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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