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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 340.59 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 340.59 and 164.02 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 340.59 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/340.59 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 340.59 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 55,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,863.57/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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