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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.23, 368.69 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.23, 368.69 and 169.07 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.23 : 368.69 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.23/368.69 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.23x = 368.69 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.23x = 62,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,331.73/246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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