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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 340.08 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 340.08 and 169.12 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 340.08 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/340.08 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 340.08 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 57,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,514.33/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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