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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 340.07 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 340.07 and 168.75 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 340.07 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/340.07 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 340.07 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 57,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385.97/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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