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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 339.68 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 339.68 and 167.63 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 339.68 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/339.68 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 339.68 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 56,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938.02/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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