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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.59 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.59 and 168.21 is: 232.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.59 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.59 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.59 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 57,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290.64/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.15

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