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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 340.44 and 167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 340.44 and 167 is: 230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 340.44 = 167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/340.44 = 167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 340.44 × 167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 56,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,853.48/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.59

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