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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 340.40 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 340.40 and 168.30 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 340.40 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/340.40 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 340.40 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 57,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,287.63/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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