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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.51, 339.93 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.51, 339.93 and 168.75 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.51 : 339.93 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.51/339.93 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.51x = 339.93 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.51x = 57,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,363.19/246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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