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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.99 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.99 and 168.82 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.99 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.99 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.99 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 57,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.11/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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