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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.56 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.56 and 163.92 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.56 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.56 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.56 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 55,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,824.60/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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