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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 340.19 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 340.19 and 167.85 is: 231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 340.19 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/340.19 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 340.19 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 57,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,100.05/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.77

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