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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.52 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.52 and 168.48 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.52 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.52 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.52 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 57,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202.33/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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