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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 340.74 and 169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 340.74 and 169.38 is: 233.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 340.74 = 169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/340.74 = 169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 340.74 × 169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 57,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,714.54/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.79

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