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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 340.65 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 340.65 and 168.03 is: 231.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 340.65 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/340.65 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 340.65 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 57,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,239.42/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.86

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