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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.71 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.71 and 168.12 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.71 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.71 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.71 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 57,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,280.17/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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