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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 340.44 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 340.44 and 159.50 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 340.44 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/340.44 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 340.44 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 54,300.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,300.18/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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