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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.38 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.38 and 163.91 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.38 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.38 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.38 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 55,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791.57/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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