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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 340.73 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 340.73 and 164.10 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 340.73 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/340.73 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 340.73 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 55,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,914.37/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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