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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 340.08 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 340.08 and 168.09 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 340.08 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/340.08 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 340.08 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 57,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.05/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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