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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 339.63 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 339.63 and 167.44 is: 230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 339.63 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/339.63 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 339.63 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 56,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,868.47/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.85

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