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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.55 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.55 and 168.44 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.55 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.55 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.55 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 62,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,247.00/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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