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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.30, 246.15 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.30, 246.15 and 168.30 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.30 : 246.15 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.30/246.15 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.30x = 246.15 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.30x = 41,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.05/168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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