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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 340.59 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 340.59 and 168.45 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 340.59 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/340.59 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 340.59 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 57,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,372.39/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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