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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 340.68 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 340.68 and 153.67 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 340.68 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/340.68 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 340.68 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 52,352.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.30/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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