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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 340.11 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 340.11 and 167.82 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 340.11 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/340.11 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 340.11 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 57,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,077.26/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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