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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.97, 340.88 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.97, 340.88 and 153.66 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.97 : 340.88 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.97/340.88 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.97x = 340.88 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.97x = 52,379.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,379.62/246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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