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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.44 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.44 and 169.41 is: 233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.44 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.44 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.44 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 57,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,673.94/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.85

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