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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.10, 339.72 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.10, 339.72 and 167.56 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.10 : 339.72 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.10/339.72 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.10x = 339.72 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.10x = 56,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,923.48/246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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