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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 339.71 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 339.71 and 168.51 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 339.71 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/339.71 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 339.71 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 57,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243.69/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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