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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.52 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.52 and 167.94 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.52 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.52 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.52 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 57,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,186.09/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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