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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 340.80 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 340.80 and 164.28 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 340.80 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/340.80 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 340.80 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 55,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,986.62/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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