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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 341.03 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 341.03 and 168.60 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 341.03 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/341.03 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 341.03 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 57,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,497.66/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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