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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 368.21 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 368.21 and 168.84 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 368.21 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/368.21 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 368.21 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 62,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,168.58/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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