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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.78 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.78 and 167.64 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.78 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.78 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.78 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 56,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960.72/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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