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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.78 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.78 and 168.58 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.78 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.78 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.78 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 57,280.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280.11/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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